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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

218 RIVER ST

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,604 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$167,200
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC · recorded Aug 21, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,013 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$185,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$370,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
MacDonald Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Red Cedar Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi

District: East Lansing School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48823These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,130
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,668
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,658
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

218 River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Ingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Older than 75% of homes in East Lansing 48823

How it measures up in East Lansing 48823

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Lansing 48823.

Living area1,604 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 218 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Living areabigger than1,604 ft²46% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac13% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195025% of homes36% of homes

About 218 River St

When did 218 River St, East Lansing, MI last sell?

218 River St, East Lansing, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 River St, East Lansing, MI?

218 River St, East Lansing, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,604 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 218 River St, East Lansing, MI built?

218 River St, East Lansing, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 218 River St, East Lansing, MI?

218 River St, East Lansing, MI is assigned to MacDonald Middle School (middle), rated A-; East Lansing High School (high), rated A; Red Cedar Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in East Lansing School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 River St, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,578 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,604 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1950 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 River St, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 River St, East Lansing, MI was $9,013. The county assessed it at $185,000.

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